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St Lucia Kings spoil Shepherd’s blitz as Guyana Amazon Warriors lodge unwanted feat for first time in CPL

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St Lucia Kings spoil Shepherd’s blitz as Guyana Amazon Warriors lodge unwanted feat for first time in CPL

Guyana Amazon Warriors, despite posting 202 runs in the first innings of the CPL 2025 clash against St Lucia Kings failed to defend the target after Ackeem Auguste's masterful knock in the second innings of the game. Gros Islet: Guyana Amazon Warriors were completely outclassed by St Lucia Kings, posting a good total of 202 runs in the first innings. Warriors failed to defend it, and it is the first time that the side failed to defend a 200+ total in CPL (Caribbean Premier League) history. The two sides locked horns in the 13th game of the tournament at the…

Taylor Swift gets engaged to Travis Kelce

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Aug

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Taylor Swift gets engaged to Travis Kelce

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, the IT couple, have announced their engagement in a joint post on Instagram, sparking a wave of excitement across social media. Fans celebrated the news, calling it a fairytale dream that had finally come true. The announcement, made on Monday, featured the couple in a dreamy post that quickly went viral. Within hours, the post garnered more than 23 million likes and 1.5 million reposts. Swifties, as Taylor’s loyal fanbase is fondly known, along with non-Swifties, expressed their joy and admiration for the couple, flooding platforms with congratulatory messages and heartfelt tributes. The…

R Ashwin retires from IPL ahead of 2026 edition, leaves door open on playing other franchise T20 leagues

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Aug

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R Ashwin retires from IPL ahead of 2026 edition, leaves door open on playing other franchise T20 leagues

R Ashwin, one of the greats of the IPL, has brought an end to his career in the cash-rich league, after playing 16 seasons in the tournament for five different teams. Ashwin returned to CSK in IPL 2025, having played for the franchise for seven seasons previously, but didn't have a great outing. Chennai: Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has hung his boots from Indian cricket once and for all, having announced his retirement from IPL on Wednesday, August 27. Ashwin, one of the greats of the premier T20 competition in the world, took 187 wickets in the tournament's history,…

Bank Holidays In August 2025: Are banks open or closed today for Ganesh Chaturthi? Check state-wise list

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Bank Holidays In August 2025: Are banks open or closed today for Ganesh Chaturthi? Check state-wise list

Bank Holidays In August 2025: According to the list of holidays issued by the Reserve Bank of India, banks are closed in some regions on August 27, 2025, for Ganesh Chaturthi. New Delhi: Banks are closed in several states on August 27, 2025, for the celebration of Ganesh Chaturthi, a major Hindu festival commemorating the birth of Lord Ganesha. However, they will function as usual in other states as Ganesh Chaturthi is not a gazetted holiday. To help customers in such situations, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) releases a monthly list of bank holidays. This list helps them plan…

Jos Buttler joins MS Dhoni, Dinesh Karthik in elite list, achieves massive feat against Northern Superchargers

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Aug

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Jos Buttler joins MS Dhoni, Dinesh Karthik in elite list, achieves massive feat against Northern Superchargers

Star England wicket-keeper batter Jos Buttler went on to complete 200 catches as a wicket-keeper in T20 cricket, joining the likes of Quinton de Kock, Dinesh Karthik, and MS Dhoni in an elite list. He achieved the feat in the ongoing The Hundred 2025. Leeds (England): Star England wicket-keeper batter Jos Buttler made the headlines after he took his 200th catch as a wicket-keeper in T20 cricket. He achieved the feat against Northern Superchargers in the ongoing The Hundred 2025 season, taking his 200th catch behind the stumps. Buttler joined the likes of Quinton de Kock, MS Dhoni, and Dinesh…

‘H-1B visa system is scam’: Trump’s commerce secretary says US planning to change Green Card, H1-B visa system

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Aug

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‘H-1B visa system is scam’: Trump’s commerce secretary says US planning to change Green Card, H1-B visa system

The Trump administration is planning to introduce a "gold card" program, which would allow wealthy foreigners to invest USD 5 million in exchange for US residency. Washington: US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has called the existing H-1B visa programme a "scam," arguing that it takes away jobs from American workers. His remarks signal the possibility of major reforms, which could have significant consequences for Indian professionals, who account for the majority of H-1B holders. The Commerce Secretary criticised the current H-1B visa system, stating that American businesses should prioritise hiring local workers over relying on foreign employees. H-1B visa system…

Banks, stock market holiday today: Are NSE, BSE and banks closed or not on August 27 for Ganesh Chaturthi?

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Aug

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Banks, stock market holiday today: Are NSE, BSE and banks closed or not on August 27 for Ganesh Chaturthi?

Banks in several Indian cities, including Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad, will remain closed on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, for Ganesh Chaturthi, as per the RBI holiday calendar. Stock markets (BSE and NSE) will also remain closed, halting trading in all major segments. Mumbai: Banks in several parts of India will remain closed on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, to mark Ganesh Chaturthi, according to the region-wise holiday calendar of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The holiday will apply to specific states and cities, while banking services in the rest of the country will function as usual. Similarlt, the…

Jos Buttler achieves huge batting milestone in T20 cricket; equals AB de Villiers on Player of the Match list

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Aug

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Jos Buttler achieves huge batting milestone in T20 cricket; equals AB de Villiers on Player of the Match list

One of the modern greats of white-ball cricket, Jos Buttler, achieved a huge milestone as he helped the Manchester Originals end their Hundred campaign on a high against the Northern Superchargers in Leeds on Tuesday. Leeds (England): One of the modern white-ball greats, Jos Buttler, ended his Hundred campaign on a high for the Manchester Originals, helping his side finish with a win against the Northern Superchargers in Leeds on Tuesday. Buttler smashed a match-winning 70 off just 37 balls and achieved a couple of T20 feats during his knock, in which he smashed seven fours and five sixes as the Originals…

‘Will spin your head’: Trump’s warning to India as 50% tariff deadline ends today

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Aug

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‘Will spin your head’: Trump’s warning to India as 50% tariff deadline ends today

In a statement following a cabinet meeting in Washington, DC, US President Donald Trump said he used the tariff threats to force India and Pakistan to enter into a ceasefire. In his remarks, Trump, however, called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'very terrific' leader. Washington: As the 50 per cent tariff deadline on New Delhi ends on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump once again reiterated his claims that he brokered peace between India and Pakistan after tensions increased between the two nuclear-armed countries following the Pahalgam terror attack and the subsequent Operation Sindoor. In a statement following a cabinet…

Jannik Sinner eyeing title defence, makes quick work of Vit Kopriva in US Open 2025 round 1

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Aug

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Jannik Sinner eyeing title defence, makes quick work of Vit Kopriva in US Open 2025 round 1

Top seed Jannik Sinner put in an excellent performance in round 1 of the ongoing US Open 2025, taking on Vit Koprova, Sinner defeated his opponent in straight sets and talked about how good it felt to come back to the tournament. New York: The US Open 2025 campaign began for defending champion Jannik Sinner. The top seed had made all the headlines recently after he had to pull out of the Cincinnati Open final due to illness and did not participate in the US Open 2025 mixed doubles clashes as well. However, having made a full recovery, Sinner looked…